History of the Twentieth Century: Concise Edition

History of the Twentieth Century: Concise Edition

The 20th century has been one of the most unique in human history. It has seen the rise of some of humanityâ€™s most important advances to date, as well as many of its most violent and terrifying wars. This is a condensed version of renowned historian Martin Gilbertâ€™s masterful examination of the centuryâ€™s history, offering the highlights of a three-volume work covering more than 3,000 pages.

From the invention of aviation to the rise of the Internet, and from events and cataclysmic changes in Europe to those in Asia, Africa, and North America, Martin examines art, literature, war, religion, life and death, and celebration and renewal throughout the world, and throughout this turbulent and astonishing century.

About the Author

Sir Martin Gilbert is a leading British historian and the author of more than eighty books. Specializing in 20th century history, he is also the official biographer of Winston Churchill and has written a best-selling eight-volume biography of the war leaderâ€™s life.

Born in London in 1936, Martin Gilbert was evacuated to Canada with his family at the beginning of World War II as part of the British governmentâ€™s efforts to protect children from the brutal bombings of the Luftwaffe. He was made a Fellow of Merton College, Oxford, in 1962. He is the author of several definitive historical works examining the Holocaust, the First and Second World Wars, and the history of the 20th century.

In 1990, Gilbert was designated a Commander of the Order of the British Empire, and was awarded a Knighthood in 1995. Oxford University awarded him a Doctorate in 1999. Today, he is a sought-after speaker on Churchill, Jewish history, and the history of the 20th century, and he travels frequently to lecture at colleges, universities, and organizations around the world.

Country	USA
Author	Martin Gilbert
Binding	Kindle Edition
EISBN	9780795337338
Format	Kindle eBook
IsAdultProduct
Label	RosettaBooks
Manufacturer	RosettaBooks
NumberOfPages	795
PublicationDate	2014-06-05
Publisher	RosettaBooks
ReleaseDate	2014-06-05
Studio	RosettaBooks

History of the Twentieth Century: Concise Edition

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